carte Inversion Uno
The English phrase 'uno reverse card' is translated into French as carte Inversion Uno.
This phrase refers to a specific card from the card game Uno that, when played, changes the direction of play.
Did you know?
- The word carte is used for both playing cards and maps in French, meaning a player could technically be holding a carte of Paris and a carte Inversion Uno at the same time.
- If you were to play a game of Uno in Quebec, you might hear players use the English term 'reverse' directly due to the heavy influence of English in North American card games.
- The word carte is a cognate of the English word 'charter', as both descend from the same Latin root for a leaf of papyrus.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are playing a card game together.
- GabrielC'est à ton tour de jouer, Emma.It is your turn to play, Emma.
- EmmaJe joue une carte Inversion Uno !I play a Uno reverse card!
- GabrielQuoi ? C'est encore à moi ?What? It's my turn again?
- EmmaOui, le sens a changé.Yes, the direction changed.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carte, inversion, CC BY-SA 4.0.
